The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, Cardiovascular-Kidney Metabolic Health in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. This position can be home-based.This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2028, with the potential of extension. The Senior Program Lead is responsible for driving the successful completion of assigned projects by leading teams to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close them. Responsible for supervising Program Development Managers to drive deliverables so that educational initiatives are delivered on time, to the specified cost, as well as quality and performance as proposed.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

• Leads the health care provider educational initiative within an Association-wide cross-functional initiative, which will include developing and implementing educational activities and focusing on alignment with the initiative goals and objectives.
• Leads, supervises, and provides training to a group of Program Manager staff to drive educational initiatives deliverables on time, at the specified cost, quality and performance.
• Performs project management duties in collaboration with colleagues and staff, including initiating and defining project scope, planning, coordinating, executing, documenting, monitoring, controlling (progress), and closing assigned projects as needed.
• As part of the project management, provides updates and reports to Lifelong Learning / OSO staff, consultants, volunteers, and Sr. Leadership on the status of projects.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external staff, management, volunteers, and consultants for assigned projects.

• Bachelor'sdegree or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience in Continuing Medical Education
• Experience leading Continuing Medical Education projects
• Experience in a supervisory capacity
• Project management or equivalent experience, with the ability to plan and monitor projects from inception through completion
• Experience working across departments to manage day-to-day workflow to ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and budget
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and communication flow as relates to project deliverables, scope, and the internal project team
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Functional multi-program computer skills; strong project management tool skills, strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building
• 10% approximate time of overnight travel

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• Compensation 6 Expected pay range will be $84,400 to $113,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition 6 You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
• Benefits 6 We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development 6 You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization 6 The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.